Salvaging HP LaserJet Series II

[chris]

>My HP series II  makes a "groaning" sound as the paper exits into the 
>paper tray.  No other symptoms, just the "Groan".  Is that something to 
>fix now or something that is normal?

IIRC, that is the exit rollers. Like most rubber rollers, they harden 
over time, causing them to start groaning as paper passes thru.

I don't think it is something you have to fix ASAP. If you ignore it, 
eventually paper will stop exiting and jam.

I repaired mine with a kit from fixyourownprinter.com (I also did the 
pickup rollers at the same time).

Mine was for an Apple LaserWriter IINT, but its the same engine.

-chris
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